dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Class:
Anticoagulants: Oral Anticoagulants: Factor Xa Inhibitors
Indication:
Prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders (dabigatran). Anticoagulation in patients with HIT (argatroban).
Mode of Action:
Blocks thrombin receptors, which prevents activation of clotting factors and ↓ thrombus formation.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Bleeding, Spinal/epidural hematoma (with spinal catheter).
NC/PT:
Bleeding precautions (card 24).